Support for bringing
beauty and meaning
to the end of life.
No one needs to face the end of life alone
​Clarity can be found
even in times of chaos
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My name is Deirdre
I can guide and walk beside you
through the wilderness of the death journey
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If Death is imminent email me at deathwisdom@icloud.com
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schedule a free consultation
What I Am Called To :
Supporting individuals,
their families
or those accompanying them,
in finding ground, comfort,
and a sense of completion
in death's final chapter.
Creating meaningful, intentional,
and beautiful transitions
that bring healing to those involved
Because... I believe that
the way we leave this life matters:
for those who are leaving
&
for those who will remain
Wherever you are on your journey...
I can be of service.
Finding ourselves facing end of life scenarios is often to find ourselves in the midst of chaos and confusion.
Knowing what to do next is often unclear. Knowing the right questions may be elusive.
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Family dynamics can become activated and difficult to navigate.
Confusion arises about what course of action to take.
One can become stunned by the realization that few plans have been put in place for this profound passage of life, without a map or language to find one's way through.
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This is a territory that I find calm and clarity in. Where each moment is precious.
It is a privilege for me to listen and offer wisdom and medicine that I have gathered over four decades of being at life's critical thresholds. ​​
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Whether it is determining plans for what needs to happen before and after death,
or how to bring closure and peace to areas of life that are unfinished,
I can offer support.
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In gratitude:
It has been a privilege to work with those families and individuals
as they uncovered strength and willingness to face what they did not know they could.
I witnessed them summon courage and travel uncharted terrain, discovering healing and peace.
I heard them claim to find beauty and meaning, where they did not know they could find it.
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Deirdre's Services
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At this sacred time in life, you deserve to feel confident, cared for, and supported by the right person. Let’s connect—so I can introduce myself and hear what matters most to you.
Receive compassionate support and guidance at any stage of the end-of-life process: All aspects of EOL Planning, Legacy Work, Tending to Unfinished Business, Vigil, Ritual & Ceremony to mark transitions, and more.
Death Doula services are created specifically to support a meaningful and peaceful transition, honoring the journey and legacy of the individual.
Engage in a personalized session to explore what feels unfinished and plan for what is important. DeathWisdom coaching aims to guide you towards a sense of completion and peace, helping you navigate your end-of-life journey with clarity. You can choose to go through my entire DeathWisdom Threshing Process or choose pieces that are relevant to now.
Grief Companioning is compassionate support and understanding for those experiencing significant loss. Whether you need to be heard in your bereavement or seek a personalized healing ritual, I am here to meet you where you are. My unique services are designed to facilitate healing, and provide solace for you. It is my privilege to be your guide on the journey towards healing and peace after loss.
About Deirdre
Deirdre is a Certified Conscious Dying Coach, Sacred Passage Death Doula, End of Life Doula Specialist, International Doula Life Movement Trainer, Ceremonialist, Musician and Threshold Singer. She lives and works in Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley, supporting clients both in person and virtually.
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The end-of-life care journey began for Deirdre at age seventeen while working as a Nurse’s Assistant. Deirdre has experience in home, institutional, and intensive care settings. Her personal history - including the loss of a parent at age seven, surviving a life-threatening illness at fourteen, accompanying her daughter through a complex life threatening medical condition - offers her a unique and compassionate perspective, particularly when supporting children, younger families and adults who are facing critical illness and death at an age that is considered early.
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Since age sixteen Deirdre has maintained a practice of deep listening to the central themes of a person’s heart and soul through sacred council, a practice she continues now into her sixties. This way of listening and mirroring has woven seamlessly into her work as a Death Doula.
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Clients often describe their work with Deirdre as “life-changing”. Her work includes supporting clients in transforming death anxiety, creating personalized ceremonies and rituals to honor what has been precious and offer meaningful ways to say goodbye. Deirdre is able to empower and support family members to participate fully in the dying process with their loved one, helping transform moments of uncertainty and chaos into meaning, beauty and connection.